The Best 3rd Grade Math Resources, Strategies, and Ideas!

Post By: Anthony Persico



Are you looking for the best free 3rd grade math resources, lesson plans, activity ideas, and worksheets all in one place? The following list shares some of the best, most popular, and free math resources (like free third grade math word problems worksheets) for 3rd grade teachers and parents for in the classroom, remote learning, and homeschool as well. Enjoy!

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Learn more about how to spark student engagement at the start of any lesson.


  • 3rd Grade Math Jeopardy!

    This fun Jeopardy-style interactive math review game covers topics including operations, fractions, data tables and charts, rounding, and more!


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Do your 3rd grade students need extra practice with solving math problems involving topics like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement? These free 3rd grade math word problems are available as easy-to-print pdf files and include complete answer keys.

Access your free 3rd grade word problems.


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This easy activity involving scissors and construction paper is the perfect way for your kids to explore how fractions work and gain a strong foundation for a topic that many students struggle with.

Learn how to share the Fraction Kit activity with your kids at home or in the classroom.


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This free library of fun animated elementary math videos covers topics ranging from basic addition and subtraction to how to use a ruler to tally charts and tree diagrams.

These video clips are great for introducing topics, learning from home, and remote teaching.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel (free with your Gmail account) to access our complete K-12 math video library.


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  • Free Math Puzzles for 3rd Graders

    Are your third grade students getting bored of repetitive worksheets and practice activities? If so, mix up your lesson plans by including these fun math puzzles and activities that feel more like games than actual math practice! They are super fun and great for boosting student engagement. Use them as warm-ups, cool-downs, transitions, exit tickets, and/or homework and extra credit assignments!

Looking for more fun math puzzles for 3rd grade students? Check out our best-selling The Big Book of Super Fun Math Puzzles for Grades 1-6.



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  • Writing Activities for Elementary Math

    Writing about math helps kids to organize their thinking, use key vocabulary, and communicate mathematically—which leads to deep and meaningful understanding.

These structured math writing activities will help your students reap the benefits of writing in the math classroom and provide a serious boost in student engagement!

Are you using this awesome strategy for getting your kids to write about math?


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Are you looking for some funny math jokes and math puns to share in your classroom with your kids? Check out these super cute (and super funny) math jokes and share some math humor with your kids today!

Which of these super fun math jokes will be your kids’ favorite?


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Your 3rd grade students will love these fun and easy-to-print and share math coloring pages for first grade students! They are perfect for giving students extra practice, homework, and extra credit assignments.

Looking for more fun math coloring activities for first grade students? Check out our best-selling 101 Math Puzzles for Kids: Coloring Book!


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Take your warm-up questions and activities to the next level with these awesome ideas and strategies for capturing your students’ interest during the first five minutes of class.

Learn more and get free 3rd grade warm-up activities.


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